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product_id: 266975166
title: "RC85i 2-way Premium In-Wall 8\"-Speakers (Pair) | Perfect-for Damp-and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement (White, Paintable-Grille)"
brand: "polk audio"
price: "€ 828.62"
currency: EUR
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category: "Polk Audio"
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# 8-inch Dynamic Balance drivers Waterproof for damp/humid environments 3-step easy installation with rotating cams RC85i 2-way Premium In-Wall 8"-Speakers (Pair) | Perfect-for Damp-and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement (White, Paintable-Grille)

**Brand:** polk audio
**Price:** € 828.62
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your space with invisible power — sound that’s seen but never heard coming!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RC85i 2-way Premium In-Wall 8"-Speakers (Pair) | Perfect-for Damp-and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement (White, Paintable-Grille) by polk audio
- **How much does it cost?** € 828.62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- polk audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted polk audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for Real Life:** Waterproof design perfect for bathrooms, patios, and humid spaces
- • **Cut-Once Confidence:** Included template and rotating cam mounts guarantee vibration-free, mess-free installation
- • **Effortless Stealth Setup:** Paintable grilles and shallow 2.875" depth blend invisibly into any wall
- • **Precision Audio Projection:** Aimable swivel tweeters with sound-directing plate for crystal-clear imaging
- • **Seamless Soundscape Integration:** Timbre-matched drivers ensure flawless home theater harmony

## Overview

The Polk Audio RC85i is a premium pair of 8-inch in-wall speakers designed for professional-grade home theaters and multi-zone audio setups. Featuring Dynamic Balance drivers and aimable swivel tweeters with a unique sound-directing plate, these speakers deliver clear, immersive sound from any angle. Their shallow 2.875-inch depth and paintable grilles allow for a sleek, nearly invisible installation. Waterproof and built to withstand damp or humid indoor/outdoor environments, the RC85i offers easy 3-step installation with rotating cam mounts for secure, vibration-free performance. Ideal for millennials seeking a stylish, high-performance audio upgrade that blends seamlessly into modern living spaces.

## Description

Build a completely stealth, in-wall home theater with the RC85i as left, right or center channels and add a pair or more of RC65i as surrounds, or complete a more traditional speaker system with additional multi-zone sound. Built-in audio within reach with easy installation in 3 steps - cut a hole, feed the wires through, and simply drop the speaker in. The rotating cams secure the speakers safely and ensure vibration-free efficiency with no extra assembly or mess. Paintable grilles allow the RC85i to blend in perfectly with the decor, virtually making them disappear. Dynamic Balance drivers and aimable swivel tweeters provide realistic imaging and deliver full, clear sound for movies, music, sports and video games, in any listening position. Timbre-matched with other Polk Audio speakers for seamless blending and exceptional audio clarity when used in a home theater setup.

Review: The install was super simple if you follow the one necessary rule: Measure, verify , measure and verify again, and again and again BEFORE you cut into the wall. I am pleased with the sound (some adjustments on my receiver) as these replaced some large floor taking speakers that my wife did not like visually. Now I have front and rear Polk Audio, Mission center, Energy powered subwoofer run via my Denon receiver. Yes I like and yes I recommend these speakers.
Review: I'm an Audio Engineer by trade. I purchased 4 sets of these because desertcart was throwing in the 8" subwoofer and I couldn't be more pleased. I created a 7.1 environment. One speaker didn't get used but whatever. I paid under $600 for the entire setup with shipping n' all that. Forget paying the $300+ for a center speaker. IF you have all of the same, then the timber of the should should be even. When I score films, I use the same speaker types for the 5.1, 6.1, 7.1. Installation: The installation was a walk in the park! I had to cut into a wall stud to make the center speaker fit but that was the hardest and most time consuming part. Installing them in the dry wall took all of a few minutes for the 3 speakers (L/R/C). I do recommend getting some insulation and putting that in first before you install your speakers. It dramatically increases the performance and sound. The wall I was installing them in didn't have any so I went up in the attic and cut out some small pieces from a part of my ceiling. IT worked like charm. :-) Once those were done we cut into the ceiling and started installing them there. Those were a little tricky because in some parts I had Drywall and in another I had some form of concrete or something like that. It had wires n' all that. After we broke through it (extremely messy) the installation of those speaker went just as smooth as the others. Just had to patch and paint a little but it wasn't too much of a pain. Running the wires weren't too much of a pain. There was a closet on the other side so I just drilled a hole and ran the speaker wires into the closet. THEN I drilled another larger whole over by the receiver and ran all of the wires through that. I have an attic so when I ran the wires from the ceiling ones, I drilled another whole in the closet (top) and dropped all of the wires down form there and then into the larger hole by the receiver. Eventually I'm going to use wall plates but I didn't have them and I was too excited! I recommend getting 200 feet of speaker wire. Be liberal with it because more wire is better than less wire. These speakers have tweeters that can be angled. I recommend you angle them to your listening position. Sound: Once I turned on the receiver I said "oh... I guess it sounds ok". Then I started to justify it... "I only paid $500 for it so I get what I pay for...". DON'T GO DOWN THAT STREET! I started to play with the receiver (Sony) and I started tweaking the levels: FLAT EQ and adjust volume settings according to your room. FOR THE RECORD, LOUD BASS doesn't mean your system is good. You want to have an even sound. The bass will stand out but too much bass can really mess up the listening experience. Anywhoo, after making the adjustments I realized that I was watching my regular cable 1080i on an OLD movie that didn't really have too much 5.1 let alone 7.1, SO I did some tests: ** Avatar: 4 of 5 - I liked it a lot but it didn't have enough for me. The speakers performed very well. I had it about a quarter of the way up in total volume. No issues... ** G.I. Joe: 4 of 5... Explosions, lasers, sword fighting the works! I was starting to get hooked on the speakers! I had this one turned up about half way because I wanted to hear all the crazy stuff that goes on in the fighting scenes. Speakers performed very well ** Star Trek: 5 of 5... They did a WONDERFUL job on this. In this movie I cranked the speakers up about half way as well. It was "loud" but no fatigue or signs of distortion. ** 2010: 5 0f 5... This movie had so much CGI and destruction I just had to try it. This was cranked up about 3 quarters of the way up. It was LOUD but you can REALLY HEAR EVERY SPEAKER in the 7.1 playing something different. AWESOME TEST! The speakers held in there and at that point I was satisfied completely satisfied with my purchase. Conclusion: The 7.1 (Polk RC65i and the 8" sub) is a WONDERFUL combination. I'm very pleased with the performance and sound. I would recommend this particular configuration to anyone looking. You will not be disappointed. Make sure you get the right receiver that puts out the right amount of wattage. I have a Sony STR-DH810. It puts out enough power to do these speakers justice. Onkyo makes some good ones as well. If you under power these speakers you WILL lose out on sound. GET A GOOD RECEIVER WITH THE RIGHT POWER. If your room is larger and you decide to get the 8" version of these speakers, get a larger sub like a 12". The others will go deep enough to capture most of what your looking for and you can tweak the larger subs crossover and have it push out the REALLY low frequencies. I hope this helps anyone out there looking!

## Features

- Item Category: Speakers
- Item Trademark: GENERIC
- manufacturer: Generic

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006I5O6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,553 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #7 in Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers |
| Colour | White |
| Compatible devices | Television |
| Control method | App |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Included components | 2-Grilles, Cardboard Template, Owner's Manual, Rc85I Speakers (Pair), Registration Card |
| Is waterproof | true |
| Item model number | AW0085-A |
| Item weight | 2.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Polk Audio |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum range | 7 Meters |
| Model name | RC85i |
| Mounting type | Ceiling Mount |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Product dimensions | 8.9D x 25.7W x 36.1H centimeters |
| Recommended uses for product | For Surround Sound Systems |
| Speaker size | 8 Inches |
| Speaker type | Surround; Wall Mount; Ceiling |
| Special features | In-Wall Design |
| Subwoofer diameter | 8 Inches |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 1 |
| Unit count | 1 Count |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Polk Audio
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Frequency response:** 20 KHz
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 100 Watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the depth needed in the wall?**
A: PDF spec sheet indicates 2 3/8 " needed assuming mounted to 1/2" drywall

**Q: Do you need a subwoofer for these speakers? Or do they sound ok without it?**
A: I have a pair of these in a wall which are zone 2 speakers for a receiver which does music only and no subwoofer is possible (most receivers only have a sub input for zone 1). I have to say it sounds damn good, though I did place them up near the ceiling and close to walls to optimise the bass. So in this this situation you do not need a sub. If they are part of a home theatre setup then I'd recommend a sub (as I would with any speaker that is not floor standing capable to reaching some really low frequencies).

**Q: can I paint it with my wall color?**
A: Yes you can paint it your wall color.  The speakers come with a clear plastic insert which act as masks for the frame.  The preferred and probably the best method to paint the frames and grill is with sprayed paint...you can spray your custom paint with a kit available at your better paint store.  You can also use a small roller but be careful with the grill so that you don't fill in the hole. Several very light coats are best here.

**Q: I need them for a concrete wall. is their any problem ? what's the depth of the hole I need to make ?**
A: I think you have many challenges with installing the Polk RC65i into a concrete wall.  Overall dimensions (w x h x d) are 8 5/8" x 12 1/6" x 2 7/8".  The RC65i requires a 1/2" or 5/8" drywall to mount effectively.  If you have drywall over the top of your concrete wall, then this should work (although running the speaker wiring presents its own challenge).  The opening in the concrete wall will be larger than the drywall (yet another challenge).  I think I would look at a excellent Polk mini-speaker and surface mount that speaker versus tackling the "in ceiling speaker in a concrete wall challenge".  But - if you make it work, post your solution to the community as I'm sure they would appreciate the how-to knowledge.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***S on 20 October 2022*

The install was super simple if you follow the one necessary rule: Measure, verify , measure and verify again, and again and again BEFORE you cut into the wall. I am pleased with the sound (some adjustments on my receiver) as these replaced some large floor taking speakers that my wife did not like visually. Now I have front and rear Polk Audio, Mission center, Energy powered subwoofer run via my Denon receiver. Yes I like and yes I recommend these speakers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***T on 3 January 2011*

I'm an Audio Engineer by trade. I purchased 4 sets of these because Amazon was throwing in the 8" subwoofer and I couldn't be more pleased. I created a 7.1 environment. One speaker didn't get used but whatever. I paid under $600 for the entire setup with shipping n' all that. Forget paying the $300+ for a center speaker. IF you have all of the same, then the timber of the should should be even. When I score films, I use the same speaker types for the 5.1, 6.1, 7.1. Installation: The installation was a walk in the park! I had to cut into a wall stud to make the center speaker fit but that was the hardest and most time consuming part. Installing them in the dry wall took all of a few minutes for the 3 speakers (L/R/C). I do recommend getting some insulation and putting that in first before you install your speakers. It dramatically increases the performance and sound. The wall I was installing them in didn't have any so I went up in the attic and cut out some small pieces from a part of my ceiling. IT worked like charm. :-) Once those were done we cut into the ceiling and started installing them there. Those were a little tricky because in some parts I had Drywall and in another I had some form of concrete or something like that. It had wires n' all that. After we broke through it (extremely messy) the installation of those speaker went just as smooth as the others. Just had to patch and paint a little but it wasn't too much of a pain. Running the wires weren't too much of a pain. There was a closet on the other side so I just drilled a hole and ran the speaker wires into the closet. THEN I drilled another larger whole over by the receiver and ran all of the wires through that. I have an attic so when I ran the wires from the ceiling ones, I drilled another whole in the closet (top) and dropped all of the wires down form there and then into the larger hole by the receiver. Eventually I'm going to use wall plates but I didn't have them and I was too excited! I recommend getting 200 feet of speaker wire. Be liberal with it because more wire is better than less wire. These speakers have tweeters that can be angled. I recommend you angle them to your listening position. Sound: Once I turned on the receiver I said "oh... I guess it sounds ok". Then I started to justify it... "I only paid $500 for it so I get what I pay for...". DON'T GO DOWN THAT STREET! I started to play with the receiver (Sony) and I started tweaking the levels: FLAT EQ and adjust volume settings according to your room. FOR THE RECORD, LOUD BASS doesn't mean your system is good. You want to have an even sound. The bass will stand out but too much bass can really mess up the listening experience. Anywhoo, after making the adjustments I realized that I was watching my regular cable 1080i on an OLD movie that didn't really have too much 5.1 let alone 7.1, SO I did some tests: ** Avatar: 4 of 5 - I liked it a lot but it didn't have enough for me. The speakers performed very well. I had it about a quarter of the way up in total volume. No issues... ** G.I. Joe: 4 of 5... Explosions, lasers, sword fighting the works! I was starting to get hooked on the speakers! I had this one turned up about half way because I wanted to hear all the crazy stuff that goes on in the fighting scenes. Speakers performed very well ** Star Trek: 5 of 5... They did a WONDERFUL job on this. In this movie I cranked the speakers up about half way as well. It was "loud" but no fatigue or signs of distortion. ** 2010: 5 0f 5... This movie had so much CGI and destruction I just had to try it. This was cranked up about 3 quarters of the way up. It was LOUD but you can REALLY HEAR EVERY SPEAKER in the 7.1 playing something different. AWESOME TEST! The speakers held in there and at that point I was satisfied completely satisfied with my purchase. Conclusion: The 7.1 (Polk RC65i and the 8" sub) is a WONDERFUL combination. I'm very pleased with the performance and sound. I would recommend this particular configuration to anyone looking. You will not be disappointed. Make sure you get the right receiver that puts out the right amount of wattage. I have a Sony STR-DH810. It puts out enough power to do these speakers justice. Onkyo makes some good ones as well. If you under power these speakers you WILL lose out on sound. GET A GOOD RECEIVER WITH THE RIGHT POWER. If your room is larger and you decide to get the 8" version of these speakers, get a larger sub like a 12". The others will go deep enough to capture most of what your looking for and you can tweak the larger subs crossover and have it push out the REALLY low frequencies. I hope this helps anyone out there looking!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***O on 29 May 2023*

COMPRE HACE 3 AÑOS LAS MISMAS BOCINAS Y A LA FECHA FUNCIONAN PERFECTAMENTE CON EXCELENTE CALIDAD Y NITIDEZ, POR LO QUE QUISE PONER EXACTAMENTE EL MISMOS SISTEMA EN OTRA ÁREA. LAS RECOMIENDO 100%

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